What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant Trainee | Full-Time, Begins June 2, 2025 position at Phelps Health?
Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.
No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
General Summary
Job Description
The Patient Care Assistant Trainee program (PCA Academy) is a full-time on-the-job training program with full-time pay and benefits. It is designed for candidates with no direct patient care experience who want to begin their career in an inpatient care setting. This program consists of: HOURS: New PCA trainees will start at Phelps Health New Employee Orientation on Monday, June 2, 2025, and continue training on a full-time Monday-Friday daytime schedule for 4 weeks. DATES: Apply now so that we can begin the process of scheduling an interview for you.
No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
General Summary
Job Description
- 4 weeks of Monday-thru-Friday paid training under the supervision of the Clinical Education Department or designee.
- Once the new Patient Care Assistant (PCA) successfully completes this training, they will transition into a regular PCA position in one of our inpatient hospital units.
- After this, new PCAs will transition into a full-time day-shift position in one of our inpatient hospital units, working three 12hr shifts per week, 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am.
- Interviews will be held:
- Monday, May 5th from 12pm-1:30pm, and
- Tuesday, May 6th from 11:30am-1pm in person at Phelps Health.
- Selected applicants will be offered a spot in the PCA Academy by Wednesday, May 7th.
- Upon acceptance, they will be required to complete a pre-employment screening (as with any new hire) on Friday, May 30th, and to begin their Phelps Health employment with New Employee Orientation, starting on Monday, June 2nd.
- Under the general supervision of a licensed nurse (RN, LPN, shift manager), the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care.
- Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, and notification of the licensed nurse when patient condition changes to provide patient care in an optimally safe environment.
- Provides basic patient care duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse such as, but not limited to: vital signs, glucometer checks, toileting, feeding, bathing, and activity measures, etc. Performs such actions within the guidelines established in hospital policy and procedure to support quality outcomes and patient safety.
- Works collaboratively with nursing staff to care for the basic needs of each patient and respond quickly to patient requests to ensure patient safety and enhance the patient’s experience.
- Documents all patient care activities accurately and to support the clinical decision making of other health care team members.
- Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate team members in order to improve patient outcomes and quality care.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- One year experience and certification as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
- If uncertified and less than one year experience, must attend Phelps Health PCA Academy for training. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within first 90 days of employment (BLS training is provided).
- Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities, standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, reaching and nearly constant walking required.
- Frequent exposure to infectious disease and communicable disease via blood and other bodily fluids. May encounter hostile persons at times.
